Grease, which was first released in 1978, charts a romance between two students at an American high school in 1959. John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John starred in the film, which was set to a blistering soundtrack of classic American rock and roll.

Film fans of all ages headed to the Community Garden on Wednesday night (August 12) to enjoy the film and a picnic making it a perfect 'summer night'. The popular event was organised by Sefton Council and the Friends of King's Gardens group with the screening provided by Urban Entertainment.

Cllr Ian Moncur, Cabinet Member Health and Wellbeing said: "Thousands of people were 'hopelessly devoted' to King's Gardens for a spectacular showing of Grease. "The Community Garden was packed with film fans in great spirits singing and dancing where there was room available. "What made it even more fun was the fact hundreds of people came dressed for the occasion in 50’s outfits, as Pink ladies and T-birds with winners of the fancy dress competition announced on the evening. "So far we have had lots of positive feedback through Facebook, Twitter and via the Friends of King's Gardens and 'we go together' again next month when hopefully the screening of Frozen is the one you want!

The final screening in King's Gardens will take place on September 4 starting at dusk (expected to be around 8.30pm) with the Disney classic Frozen being shown. The film is free to watch but people are asked to make a £2 donation per person towards the Friends of King's Gardens group.

Sefton Council has managed a major transformation of King's Gardens after being awarded more than £4 million from the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) and the Big Lottery Fund (BIG) through their Parks for People programme.